Foo Fighters have surprise-released a new live EP titled Are Playing Where??? Vol. I exclusively through Bandcamp. The six-track collection captures performances from the band’s recent run of intimate, last-minute shows across the U.S., including sets at the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, CA, The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA, The Black Cat in Washington, D.C., and Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT. The timing of the release aligns with Bandcamp Friday (October 3rd), when the platform waives its revenue share to support artists directly. True to the band’s long-running charitable spirit — led by frontman Dave Grohl —…
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British nü-gaze band Split Chain have unveiled the official music video for their track “Greyintheblue”, taken from their debut album Motionblur, released earlier this year. Speaking on the song’s release, the band shared: “Since dropping our debut album Motionblur, we’ve been waiting for the right time to give Greyintheblue its moment. This song was made from reworking the first demo we ever made before Split Chain was even a band. That demo was the force of why this band even exists, and to have it reworked, finished, and on our debut album means so much to us. It felt right…
Bay Area death metal band Ripped To Shreds have taken a firm stance against fellow death metal veterans Master, publicly calling them out for performing at a recent festival featuring bands tied to neo-Nazi affiliations. The event in question is believed to be the ‘Metal Threat’ festival, held this past weekend in Chicago, IL. The festival faced widespread backlash after several bands withdrew due to visa and scheduling issues — as well as criticism over the inclusion of acts linked to the NSBM scene. Among those bookings was Arghoslent, a band widely condemned for racist themes in their music. While…
Despite some turbulence during the recently concluded 2025 edition — including softer ticket sales that prompted organizers to issue a public plea and lower prices — Furnace Fest is officially set to return in 2026. The annual festival, which took place this past weekend in Birmingham, AL, had seemed uncertain following the 2024 edition being declared the “final” Furnace Fest. However, organizers reversed that decision last fall, ensuring the event’s continuation. Signage at this year’s festival and announcements via the festival’s social media have confirmed that plans are already underway for 2026. The 2025 lineup featured headliners Jimmy Eat World,…
Slaughter To Prevail frontman Alex Terrible has shared the challenges his Russia-based mask business has faced following a devastating building collapse earlier this year. Terrible’s venture, which produces the popular ‘Kid Of Darkness’ masks modeled after his own stage design, suffered significant losses after the facility collapsed — and, notably, the business had no insurance to cover the damage. Complicating matters, Russia’s ongoing geopolitical and trade issues have made recovery more difficult. Since 2022, sanctions and tariffs from Western nations, including new U.S. taxes and the elimination of the De Minimis Exemption, have created additional hurdles for importing Russian-made goods…
Prog rock legends Rush are returning to the stage in 2026, celebrating over 50 years since their formation. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted band had retired following their 2015 farewell tour, a run that was tragically followed by the 2020 passing of drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. Despite Peart’s absence, vocalist/bassist/keyboardist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson are reuniting for a string of shows with a new addition behind the kit: acclaimed drummer Anika Nilles. Nilles, who first gained recognition as a YouTube musician, has built a career performing with artists like Jeff Beck and has earned industry…
Lamb Of God have officially taken their latest single, “Sepsis,” to the stage for the first time. The Richmond, VA-based groove metal titans originally released the track online on Thursday, October 2nd, and wasted no time adding it to their setlist for Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA on October 3rd. Fans were treated to a live performance of the ferocious new song, with footage from the show capturing the band ripping through “Sepsis” with their signature intensity. You can watch the fan-filmed video of the debut performance below. Do you love independent bands, or are you in one? The Mosh…
Fantasy-driven dark rock outfit September Mourning have returned with their brand new single, “Bite Back,” now available for streaming below. Fronted by vocalist Emily Lazar, the band continues to expand on their immersive conceptual world that blends music, comics, and visual storytelling. Centered around Lazar’s alter ego — a half-human, half-reaper hybrid navigating the realms of life, death, and fate — September Mourning fuse heavy alternative rock with cinematic darkness and infectious melodies. “Bite Back” delivers everything fans have come to expect from the group: anthemic choruses, haunting atmosphere, and a powerful narrative rooted in transformation and resilience. The track…
Sleep Theory have revealed plans for their first-ever European and UK headlining tour, marking a major milestone for the rising alt-rock outfit. The run kicks off on February 8th in Glasgow, UK, and will feature The Pretty Wild providing direct support across all dates. Fans overseas will get their first chance to experience Sleep Theory’s breakout live energy following their rapid rise in the U.S. scene over the past year. Tour Dates:02/08 Glasgow, UK – Oran Mor02/09 Manchester, UK – Academy 302/11 Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute 202/12 London, UK – The Dome02/14 Amsterdam, NET – Melkweg OZ02/15 Paris, FRA…
Courtney LaPlante, frontwoman of Canadian alternative metal band Spiritbox, has teamed up with Riot Games for a new song titled “Ties That Bind.” The track serves as the cinematic theme for the developer’s upcoming 2v2 fighting game ‘2XKO’ and is now streaming with an official video. LaPlante collaborated on the song with electronic producer and sound designer Joe Ford, known for his work on both ‘2XKO’ and ‘Valorant’. The release blends LaPlante’s dynamic vocals with Ford’s sharp production, matching the game’s high-energy visual style. Riot Games previously partnered with progressive rock trailblazers Polyphia, who contributed their own theme song to…
